re·spon·dence \rə̇ˈspändən(t)s, rēˈs-\noun alsore·spon·den·cy\-dənsē\ (pluralrespondencesalsorespondencies) Etymology: Latin respondēre to answer, correspond + English -ence, -ency : the act of responding : the quality or state of being respondent : answering, response; also: correspondence, agreement